Details

Please remember the Cathedral is over 500 years old!
Disabled access is possible to most areas and there are abled and disabled toilet facilities.
There is a selection of restaurants and cafes available nearby.

Please remember the Cathedral is over 500 years old!
Disabled access is possible to most areas and there are abled and disabled toilet facilities.
There is a selection of restaurants and cafes available nearby.

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:

a mix of tarmac and york stone paving

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance

The route from the parking area to the entrance:

Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:

From the entrance to reception / ticket area

To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users

To the gift shop

Good contrast between the floor and walls

Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors

Baby changing facilities

Hearing loop installed in public areas

Notes

Please remember that the Cathedral is over 500 years old! We have done our very best to make the building accessible to all disabled visitors and hope you enjoy your visit.
* * For assistance please ask a member of staff to help. * *
The Cathedral Office is up a short flight of steps so please ring the bell in the shop area and someone will come out.

Entrance

Entrance is well lit

General

Seating available for visitors with limited mobility

Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors

Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors

Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility